Tales from the Vienna Woods (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Tales from the Vienna Woods is a drama film directed by Maximilian Schell, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a popular 1931 play, the film tells the fate of a naive young woman named Marianne, who breaks off her reluctant engagement with Oskar the butcher after falling in love with a fop named Alfred who, however, has no serious interest in returning her love. For this error, she must pay bitterly.
Who’s in it. Tales from the Vienna Woods stars Helmut Qualtinger as Zauberkönig, Birgit Doll as Marianne, Hanno Pöschl as Alfred and Jane Tilden as Valerie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tales from the Vienna Woods has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tales from the Vienna Woods page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tales from the Vienna Woods tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tales from the Vienna Woods (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tales from the Vienna Woods change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tales from the Vienna Woods worth watching?
- Tales from the Vienna Woods holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tales from the Vienna Woods?
- Tales from the Vienna Woods stars Helmut Qualtinger, Birgit Doll, Hanno Pöschl, Jane Tilden and André Heller.
- When was Tales from the Vienna Woods released?
- Tales from the Vienna Woods was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.